Alex Lilly | |
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![]() Lilly performing in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Alexandra West Lilly [1] |
Origin | Los Angeles, California |
Genres | Indie pop Folk Country |
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Labels | Release Me Records |
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In 2019 Lilly released her solo debut album 2% Milk on Inara George's label Release Me Records. [5] The album was produced by Jacob Bercovici of The Voidz and Andy Bauer of Twin Shadow. On July 31, 2020, she released a song bundle on Release Me called Love in Three Colors. [6] She has also announced an EP with Barbara Gruska of The Belle Brigade and an upcoming stage musical. [3]
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